Abstract:

Objective In this study, it was aimed to present the efficacy and safety results of geriatric male patients who underwent retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRC) in our clinic for the treatment of kidney stones, by comparing them with the younger age group. Material and Methods The data of male patients over 40 years of age who underwent RIRC for kidney stones in our clinic were evaluated retrospectively. The patients were divided into two groups according to their age: 40-64 years (Group 1) and 65 years and older (Group 2). The data on the comorbidity status of the patients were compiled from their files. American Society of Anesthesiologists score(ASA) and modified Charlson comorbidity index(MCCI) were used for comorbidity assessment. General information, complication information, presence of renal abnormality, kidney and location of the stone, density of the stone, size of the stone, number of stones and postoperative stone clearance data were obtained from the hospital's registry system and the files of the patients. Results A total of 294 patients were included in the study, of which 233 were in Group 1 (40-64 years old) and 61 in Group 2 (65 years and older). In terms of ASA and MCKI scores, the scores of the patients in Group 2 were found to be statistically significantly higher than Group 1 (p=.000, p=.000, respectively). There was no difference between the groups in terms of preoperative DJ catheter set, presence of renal abnormalities and non-functioning kidneys. There was no difference between the groups in terms of stone density, stone size, stone volume, operation time, hospital stay, and postoperative stone-free rates. Complications were detected in 25 (10.7%) patients in Group 1 and in 10 (16.4%) patients in Group 2, and there was no statistical difference between the groups in terms of overall complication rates (p=.265). Conclusion With the aging of the world population, the importance of treating the diseases of this patient group with the most appropriate treatment methods has increased. In our study, kidney stone treatment with the RIRC method was found to be safe and effective in the elderly patient group.

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